Beethoven's Legacy
The discussion shifts from Mozart's understated farewell to the grand spectacle surrounding Beethoven's death in 1827. As crowds gathered to pay their respects, the stark contrast in public perception highlights Beethoven's monumental impact on music and culture. His last moments and the subsequent funeral reveal a profound shift in how composers were celebrated, with figures like Schubert leading the torch-lit procession in his honor.In this clip
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